I wish I could see it as two distinct houses; it would help if they were branded differently.
What is your hope for the future of Coach?
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I get what you're saying and you're correct.
I do know however that Coach was looking to reduce it's 85% production in China down to 40-45%, due to rising labor costs. Presumably moving to other countries where they can gouge more for their dollar.
I don't understand why the USA can't recognize that our downfall of home based companies was due to the almighty dollar. I'm sure there could be some way to bring the company back to the US without the cost of a Coach handbag going from $500 to $1000 or $1500. If it can't US politicians can't complain about having no home based companies and businesses.
I just aggravates me that nothing is made here anymore, everything has been outsourced. As far as business the US seems to be going backwards rather than forwards. Sorry for rant.
They clearly don't. Have you ever taken a look at the comments on Coach's Facebook page when they showcase a bag? You get the ones who state, "$800 for a Coach bag?! I can go to the outlets and get one for $100!" Sure you can, Karen, but it's not a 1941 bag or anywhere near as nice, but you do you..
Stuart Vevers nominated for a CFDA accessories designer of the year award per Coach IG stories. Well deserved in my opinion- I hope he wins.
I totally agree. I just got off the phone with my mother's prescription drug insurance......and I was talking to a person in the Philippines! Soooo many of the 'phone help' of companies have been outsourced to other countries.
I hear your rant. That, my new fellow tPFer is one reason why I buy vintage. I am going to vote with my dollars buying something on the secondary market (I love referring my local down and dirty flea market as the secondary market). A good two thirds of my bags were made in the USA and I am a sucker for Made in NYC, USA bags. Of course that was when they were a small , private company. Once stock holders enter the picture, everything changes. I hear there is a new all leather bag, made in USA company called Arayla. Someone on another thread is totally enthralled.
I am not sayng I will never buy a bag again in store(last in store bag purchase fall 2007) but for now I have found enough Coach in all kinds of condition to satisfy me. And I am now intrigued by the Dakata and Gramercy lines.
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He won last year, hope he has a repeat!
on a side note, anyone who likes a well made bag that is truly made in Italy should check out mansuer gavriel, there prices have increased a little, but still around that mid price point and excellent quality.
I am the same with mulberry -the bags I have kept are Made In England old but fab
I just bought a Leo & Violette bag that's also made in Italy. Beautiful leather and craftsmanship at a fraction of the cost of the big European design houses.
Minimum wage and the benefits companies have to provide their employees. Add to that higher power costs and real estate costs.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/08/average-cost-factory-worker_n_1327413.html
I love this thread as hoping the OP was Stuart in disguise lol
Lol, above post, well Stuart, just make sure you look into the person who is packing bags and making a mess with Dorito Dust.
Hehe!!! I'm enjoying this thread! It's enlightening but also nice to hear of other brands not in the mainstream market.
I have 3 of their bags, and while the designs are beautifully minimalist and elegant, I feel like the materials absolutely can't compare to Coach 1941.